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单词 insentient
释义

insentient

adjective

in·​sen·​tient (ˌ)in-ˈsen(t)-sh(ē-)ənt How to pronounce insentient (audio)
: lacking perception, consciousness, or animation
insentience
(ˌ)in-ˈsen(t)-sh(ē-)ən(t)s How to pronounce insentient (audio)
noun

Synonyms

  • inanimate
  • insensate
  • insensible
  • senseless
  • unfeeling
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Example Sentences

refused to believe that the universe as we know it evolved from the random interactions of insentient particles of matter an insentient therapist who failed to see what the teenager's real problem was
Recent Examples on the Web Genes are insentient things and cannot be said to have any kind of purposeful selfish or unselfish behavior. Quanta Magazine, 14 Sep. 2017

Word History

First Known Use

1764, in the meaning defined above

insentient

adjective

1
as in inanimate
lacking animate awareness or sensation refused to believe that the universe as we know it evolved from the random interactions of insentient particles of matter

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • inanimate
  • unconscious
  • insensate
  • unfeeling
  • lifeless
  • senseless
  • insensible
  • comatose
  • exanimate

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • feeling
  • sentient
  • sensitive
  • conscious
  • aware
  • sensible
  • sensate
  • cognizant
  • animate
  • animated
  • lively
  • vibrant
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2
as in imperceptive
not having or showing a deep understanding of something an insentient therapist who failed to see what the teenager's real problem was

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • imperceptive
  • unperceptive
  • stupid
  • dumb
  • foolish
  • silly
  • unwise
  • impercipient
  • undiscriminating
  • unintelligent
  • dense
  • thickheaded
  • idiotic
  • imbecile
  • obtuse
  • thoughtless
  • simple
  • dull
  • brainless
  • slow
  • feebleminded
  • sluggish
  • witless
  • moronic
  • idiotical
  • imbecilic

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • sapient
  • percipient
  • perceptive
  • acute
  • discerning
  • sage
  • sagacious
  • insightful
  • intelligent
  • discriminating
  • cerebral
  • bright
  • brilliant
  • perspicacious
  • smart
  • clever
  • nimble
  • literate
  • quick
  • keen
  • scholarly
  • brainy
  • learned
  • erudite
  • sharp
  • reflective
  • astute
  • shrewd
  • thoughtful
  • contemplative
  • quick-witted
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